FC Bayern Munich – SV Darmstadt 98 (8:0) (0:0)
After the return of goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, FC Bayern has moved to the top of the Bundesliga for at least one night. Bayern won a game against newly promoted SV Darmstadt 98 8-0 (0-0) and pushed Bayer Leverkusen out of first place before Sunday’s games. The game was marked by three dismissals. The defending champions also benefited from VfB Stuttgart’s 2:3 (0:2) home defeat against TSG Hoffenheim on matchday nine.
In Munich, referee Martin Petersen was the focus at the beginning. Already in the 4th minute he sent off national player Joshua Kimmich because of an emergency brake. Then he also sent Darmstadt’s Klaus Gjasula (21st minute) and Matej Maglica (41st) off the field.
Bayern, who had the majority, scored eight goals after the break. Harry Kane scored three times (51st/56th/88th), Leroy Sané twice each (56th/64th) and Jamal Musiala (60th/76th) and Thomas Müller (71st). Neuer remained clean on his return 323 days after his skiing accident.
SV Werder Bremen – 1. FC Union Berlin (2:1) (1:0)
Union Berlin suffered its tenth competitive defeat in a row when it lost 2-0 (0-1) at Werder Bremen and is putting coach Urs Fischer increasingly in need of explanation. At FC Augsburg, new coach Jess Thorup celebrated a home debut with a 3-2 (1-2) win against VfL Wolfsburg. Borussia Mönchengladbach won against newcomers 1. FC Heidenheim 2:1 (1:1).
The sporting crisis is increasing for 1. FC Union. An own goal from defense chief Robin Knoche (38th) and a goal from Marvin Ducksch (75th) sealed the next defeat for the Köpenickers. Rani Khedira also received a red card (60th).
VfB Stuttgart – TSG Hoffenheim (2:3) (0:2)
Without the injured striker Serhou Guirassy, Stuttgart suffered a setback for the first time since the second matchday. Grischa Prömel (4th), Wout Weghorst with a penalty (21st) and Robert Skov (66th) scored for Hoffenheim. The goals from Chris Führich (61st) and Deniz Undav (73rd) were not enough to prevent VfB from suffering their second defeat of the season. Undav was denied a penalty in the first half by TSG keeper Oliver Baumann (30′).
FC Augsburg – VfL Wolfsburg (3:2) (1:2)
As in the previous week in Heidenheim, Augsburg turned the game around against Wolfsburg after a temporary deficit. Phillip Tietz (17th), an own goal from Sebastiaan Bornauw (79th) and Arne Engels (81st) scored the goals in the second game. Jonas Wind (35′) and Lovro Majer (45’/foul penalty) had given Wolfsburg a 2-1 lead before the break. Felix Uduokhai received a red card shortly before the end in the 87th minute.
Borussia Mönchengladbach – 1. FC Heidenheim (2:1) (1:1)
Gladbach achieved their second win of the season thanks to Alassane Plea (4th) and an own goal from Jonas Föhrenbach (52nd). Heidenheim had meanwhile equalized through Eren Dinkci (38th).
The Friday game between VfL Bochum and 1. FSV Mainz 05 ended in a draw.
After the return of goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, FC Bayern has moved to the top of the Bundesliga for at least one night. Bayern won a game against newly promoted SV Darmstadt 98 8-0 (0-0) and pushed Bayer Leverkusen out of first place before Sunday’s games. The game was marked by three dismissals. The defending champions also benefited from VfB Stuttgart’s 2:3 (0:2) home defeat against TSG Hoffenheim on matchday nine.
In Munich, referee Martin Petersen was the focus at the beginning. Already in the 4th minute he sent off national player Joshua Kimmich because of an emergency brake. Then he also sent Darmstadt’s Klaus Gjasula (21st minute) and Matej Maglica (41st) off the field.
